The National Institute of Design (NID) has officially released the NID DAT Mains 2026 admit card for candidates seeking admission to the Master of Design (MDes) programme. Applicants who qualified in the DAT Prelims can now access their hall tickets through the official NID admissions portal.

The admit card is a mandatory document for appearing in the Studio Test and Personal Interview, which together form the Mains stage of the NID admission process.

NID DAT Mains 2026: Important Dates

• Studio Test: March 8, 2026

• Personal Interview: March 21 to April 1, 2026

The interviews will be conducted in multiple slots over the given period, and each candidate will be informed of their exact date, time, and venue through the admit card.

How to Download NID DAT Mains 2026 Admit Card

Candidates need to:

• Log in using their registered email ID and date of birth

• Download the MDes DAT Mains admit card

• Take a clear printout for use on the examination and interview days

The admit card carries key details such as the candidate’s name, roll number, programme applied for, test centre, reporting time, and important instructions.

Studio Test & Interview Details

The Studio Test is designed to assess a candidate’s creativity, problem-solving ability, material handling skills, and conceptual thinking through hands-on tasks.

The Personal Interview evaluates the candidate’s design aptitude, academic background, portfolio, subject knowledge, and motivation for pursuing the MDes programme at NID.

Both components are compulsory, and performance in these rounds plays a crucial role in final merit preparation.

Important Instructions for Candidates

• Carry a printed copy of the admit card along with a valid photo identity proof

• Follow all instructions mentioned on the hall ticket carefully

• Candidates unable to attend interviews due to genuine academic clashes may contact NID authorities with valid proof for possible consideration

Admission Process Ahead

After completion of the Studio Test and Interviews, NID will prepare a final merit list for admission to its MDes programmes across various NID campuses. Seats will be allotted based on merit, category-wise reservation norms, and availability.

Candidates are advised to keep checking official updates and prepare thoroughly for both the studio and interview rounds.